On this day September 17 1986, the sitcom Head of the Class premiered on ABC. The series centered on a group of gifted high school students in the Individualized Honors Program at Millard Fillmore High School, guided by unconventional history teacher Charlie Moore, played by Howard Hesseman.
The show stood out for its focus on bright, ambitious teens who often tackled academic and personal challenges while bringing their unique personalities into the classroom. With its mix of comedy and thoughtful storytelling, Head of the Class became one of the most popular school based sitcoms of the late 80s, running for five seasons.
80s insight: Head of the Class reflected the decade’s fascination with youth centered stories that balanced humor with real issues, while celebrating individuality and intelligence.
The show stood out for its focus on bright, ambitious teens who often tackled academic and personal challenges while bringing their unique personalities into the classroom. With its mix of comedy and thoughtful storytelling, Head of the Class became one of the most popular school based sitcoms of the late 80s, running for five seasons.
80s insight: Head of the Class reflected the decade’s fascination with youth centered stories that balanced humor with real issues, while celebrating individuality and intelligence.
